Fieldwork Inquiry (WJEC)

Why is fieldwork important in geography?

It allows exploration of geographical questions in the real world and develops essential skills through practical investigation.

What type of learning does fieldwork promote?

Real-world learning.

What are some skills developed through fieldwork?

Question formulation, evidence gathering and analysis, conclusion and evaluation.

What is meant by 'Question Formulation' in fieldwork?

Learning to ask sharp, geographically relevant questions about the world.

What is the purpose of Stage 1 in the Fieldwork Inquiry Process?

Defining your inquiry by crafting an aim or question.

What should a good geographical question be?

Geographically grounded, specific & focused, and researchable.

Give an example of a specific geographical inquiry question.

To investigate how river channel characteristics (width, depth, velocity) change as you move downstream.

What is the key component of designing an investigation in fieldwork?

Determining what data to collect and how to collect it.

What is random sampling in fieldwork?

A sampling method ensuring every point or person has an equal chance of selection.

What is the role of surveys and questionnaires in fieldwork?

To gather opinions, perceptions, or factual information from people.

Why is risk assessment important before fieldwork?

To identify potential hazards and outline safety measures.

What does data management involve in the fieldwork inquiry process?

Organizing raw data to understand it better, usually using tables or spreadsheets.

What are some visual communication methods for presenting data?

Graphs, maps, charts, tables, and photographs.

What is the purpose of data analysis in fieldwork?

To interpret data and uncover patterns and meanings.

What is a descriptive statistic?

A method for summarizing data sets; includes mean, median, mode, and range.

What is the significance of Stage 5 in the Fieldwork Inquiry Process?

Forming conclusions that directly address the geographical question.

What should an evaluation of fieldwork include?

Critical reflection on strengths, limitations, and suggestions for improvements.

List one key aspect of critical reflection in fieldwork.

Assessing the effectiveness of data collection methods.

What communication skills are developed through fieldwork inquiry?

Writing clear reports, presenting findings visually and verbally.

What aspect of skills developed in fieldwork relates to handling data?

Numeracy & Data Handling.

How does fieldwork contribute to spatial awareness?

By understanding spatial patterns and relationships using geographical tools.

What is the first stage of the Fieldwork Inquiry Process?

Defining Your Inquiry - Crafting an Aim or Question.

What is an example of qualitative data collection in fieldwork?

Semi-structured interviews with local people or experts.

What does 'active engagement' in fieldwork refer to?

Being actively involved in the process of geographical discovery.

What is the focus when organizing qualitative data from fieldwork?

Categorizing responses to open-ended survey questions.